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Plans for the Cathedral Christmas Fair are in full swing!

We have some fabulous prizes up for grabs in the Christmas Fair raffle including a Sunday Carvery for two in Horatio’s Restaurant at the Royal Maritime Hotel, a beautiful teatime hamper and much more!

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Fancy winning a wine tasting or signed Pompey FC shirt?

Raffle tickets are now available for this year’s Cathedral Christmas Fair Raffle! Grab some early from the Cathedral Shop and be in with a chance of winning a Portsmouth FC signed shirt or wine tasting for 6 at Camber Wines…

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Anna Chaplains meet the Archbishop of Canterbury

On Sunday, the 15 of October, our Anna Chaplain Rosemary Fairfax and I had the pleasure of attending an Anna Chaplaincy networking event followed by choral Evensong at Saint Peter’s Church, Petersfield and graced by the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

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Thank you for your generosity – 2023 Season of Generosity

This year marked the third year that the Cathedral has run its annual Season of Generosity. This Season provides us all with a chance to reflect on our gifts to the Cathedral be that our time, our financial support, and our prayers for our collective community.

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Lunch Club - come and join us for a veritable feast!

Lunch Club starts again on Monday 11 September at midday with food to delight. On the menu: salmon fillet or ham with a white wine & parsley sauce, vegetables & new potatoes, followed by a sumptuous dessert ~ all for just £5!

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Notice of Consultation 8 September to 10 October 2023

Portsmouth Cathedral is reviewing its Constitution and Statues as it prepares to come under the jurisdiction of the Charity Commission in addition to the Cathedrals Commissioners.

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Changes to Cathedral Opening from 12–14 September

The Cathedral is delighted to be hosting the annual CAFA Conference, the conference of over 100 delegates will take place in the Nave and to accommodate this there will be changes to our opening hours from 12–14 September.

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Portsmouth Cathedral's Gift Market Returns this November!

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year? After the resounding success of our Makers Market in May, we are thrilled to announce that Portsmouth Cathedral is bringing back the festive cheer with our Christmas Gift Market on Friday, 24 November and Saturday, 25 November.

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Results of the 2023 Warmth Survey

In heating the Cathedral, we work to ensure a comfortable environment for worshipper and visitor alike whilst making every effort to reduce our carbon emissions and heating bills. All are important aspects of our work and witness.

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Sustainability September

The care of God’s Earth is a core value for all Christians. Over the month of September, we are taking the time to reflect on some of the practical things we each can do to conserve the environment (and lower our energy bills) culminating in our Harvest Sunday services on the 24 September 2023 which will include a visit from the City’s Energy Services team to provide practical tips.

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Lunch Club Music & High Tea and Autumn Dates

As a Thank you to the Lunch Club Members for their dedicated support over the past year, the team will be providing a ‘High Tea’ style Lunch on Monday, July 17 July.

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Casting Call: "Curiosities of the Cathedral Library" Immersive Theatre Piece

We are seeking talented actors to bring the captivating characters of "Curiosities of the Cathedral Library" to life in an immersive theatre experience set within Portsmouth Cathedral.

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Good Wishes to our 2023 Choir Leavers

This week marks the end of the Choir Year. We give thanks for all that we've been able to achieve and thank a number of singers as they move on to new things...

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Choir Promotions

Congratulations to a number of our boy and girl choristers as they are promoted to new positions of seniority in our choirs.

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New Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean announced

Bishop Jonathan has announced that the Rev Harriet Neale-Stevens has been appointed as Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean of Portsmouth Cathedral.

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A bold and welcoming new look for Portsmouth Cathedral

We are excited to reveal our new brand identity, which marks an important milestone in the history of Portsmouth Cathedral! We have spent the last eight months refreshing and redesigning our visual identity,

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May Market at Portsmouth Cathedral - Trader applications now open!

We are delighted to be running our first market of the year on Monday, 29 May. We are looking for local creatives, crafters and makers who would like to trade at this market.

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Opening times for Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

Please note the Cathedral offices will be closed on Good Friday (7 April) and Easter Monday (10 April). The offices will re-open on Tuesday, 11 April 2023.

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New interim team rector for Newport and Carisbrooke

Bishop Jonathan has appointed an experienced priest to be interim team rector of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe.

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Revision of Electoral Roll

As the Cathedral reviews our governance and operations in preparation for our registration as a charity under the new Cathedrals Measure, Chapter, following professional advice, we have taken the decision to place lay safeguarding responsibility under the care of Liz Hastings, the Cathedral’s designated professional safeguarding lead. 

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